Spotted Gar in Louisiana
spotted gar under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- no daily caplimit
- 6.18 lbrecord
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spotted gar by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files spotted gar under the freshwater row “Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish)”. On paper that comes to no daily limit, with open year-round as the season.
LOWA credits Charlie August. with the fly fishing record, 6.18 lb out of Ponchitolawa Bayou in 2002.
Taking home spotted gar legally in Louisiana
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish) | All state waters | No daily limit | Open year-round |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 21 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
LOWA record spotted gar
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | Fly Fishing | 6.18 lb | Charlie August. | Ponchitolawa Bayou | July 2002 |
Runners-up behind the top spotted gar
- 2.32 lb, Jay BoeHarvey Canal, June 2000
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA), LOWA "Louisiana State Fish Records Official Copy", records current through the record awarded September 25, 2026 (PDF created 2026-09-25); read October 28, 2026.
Fish printed beside spotted gar in the pamphlet
- Alligator Garfreshwater
- Longnose Garfreshwater
- Yellow Bullheadfreshwater
Lakes and bayous close to Spotted Gar, pictured
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Finding spotted gar in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for spotted gar?
The 2026 row reads No daily limit; season open year-round.
Is there a LOWA record for spotted gar?
The fly fishing record is 6.18 lb from Ponchitolawa Bayou in 2002, caught by Charlie August.
Which Louisiana water pages mention spotted gar?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released spotted gar?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own spotted gar numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep spotted gar in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Open year-round.
Which Louisiana license covers spotted gar?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How is a spotted gar record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for spotted gar
Open a water above for its launches and rules.